Introducing Evidence-Based Weight Training for Osteoporosis
Physical Therapist Dr. Andrea Rothgerber Will Lead ONERO™ Program
We are excited to announce that ONERO™, the only strength-training program scientifically proven to safely improve bone density in people with osteopenia and osteoporosis, is coming to Holly's Pilates Village. As the first studio in Kentucky and one of the few in the U.S. to offer ONERO™, Holly's Pilates continues to be the premier center for osteoporosis exercise therapy in the region.
Developed by Dr. Belinda Beck at The Bone Clinic in Australia, ONERO™ is an award-winning program recognized internationally for its ability to safely improve bone health and resilience. It's based on the LIFTMOR trial, which demonstrated significant improvement in bone density after just 8 months of strength training twice a week. Participants also saw a 30% increase in leg strength, a 40% improvement in lower back strength, reduced fall risk, and greater quality of life.
Dr. Andrea Rothgerber, an experienced and highly skilled physical therapist, will conduct all ONERO™ sessions at Holly's Pilates Village. Private and small group classes will include evidence-based weight training designed specifically for osteoporosis, safe loading techniques for osteoporosis, and progress tracking.
Andrea has been a physical therapist for more than 16 years, with a deep commitment to lifelong learning and patient-centered care. She holds a B.A.in Psychology and History from Bellarmine University, a M.S. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kentucky, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Bellarmine University. Andrea is a board-certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist through the American Physical Therapy Association and has pursued extensive continuing education in manual therapy, orthopedics, and dry needling. Andrea is a devoted yoga practitioner and a 500-hour certified yoga teacher.
To get on the waitlist for ONERO™ at Holly's Pilates Village, please click here.
3 Pilates Master Teacher Trainers Will Mentor New Teachers
Our next Pilates Teacher Training Program will begin on Saturday Jan. 3 and run through Saturday June 13, 2026. We are thrilled to welcome Jodey Lowber to our teaching team. Her addition means that the studio will have 3 Pilates Master Teacher Trainers and Nationally Certified Pilates Teachers who are available to mentor apprentice teachers throughout the year, along with Studio Owner Holly Holland and Teresa Willis. Holly's Pilates Village offers the only Pilates teacher training program in Louisville that is led by local teachers on site.
The weekly instructional schedule will include Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about pricing and requirements, please contact Holly or contact the studio at 502-409-4200.
Click on the video below to find out why our own A-Jah' Gibbs became a Pilates teacher and how she hopes to inspire other people of color to join the profession:
New Fitness Standards Raise the Bar for Older Athletes
A 12-year study of participants in the National Senior Games has led to better understanding of the strengths of older athletes and the development of a tool to measure their improving fitness levels.
The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam (SAFE) includes research-based measures of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, and balance. The authors hope that healthcare providers will begin using the tests to more accurately guide seniors who want to improve their athletic performance and overall health. For example, the timed sit-to-stand test is an exercise that Studio Owner Holly Holland routinely uses in her Yoga for Osteoporosis classes.
“These findings provide the opportunity to improve assessment, treatment, preventative medicine, and training support for a growing demographic,” Becca Jordre and other researchers shared in "The Sustained Athlete Fitness Exam—Outcomes of U.S. National Senior Games Athletes (Jordre, Becca D.; Viviers, Wendy K.; Schweinle, William, Journal of Aging and Physical Activity, 20 Mar 2025, pages 1-12)
"There's always been a lot of anecdotal evidence presented on the physical fitness capabilities of older athletes, but very little that truly reflects the population," Jordre says. "This research provides a clear picture of what senior athletes are physically capable of, in a way that hasn't been done before.”
Clare Kresse Joins Administrative Team
Our new Business Development Assistant Clare Kresse is an entrepreneur, educator, and creative professional with a diverse background in the arts, marketing, and leadership. She is the founder and director of Louisville Collective Laboratory (Lou.Co.Lab LLC), a company that creates performance and choreographic opportunities for working adults in Kentucky. Clare also has been teaching ballet for five years at the Louisville Academy of Fine Arts. Through this work, she has produced multiple original productions and fostered collaborations in the local arts community.
Additionally, Clare serves as Marketing Coordinator for HouseReady LLC and has expanded her skills in branding, design, and business development.
Clare is a graduate of Goucher College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance and Environmental Studies. She has been recognized with the Marlene M. Helm Alumni Achievement Award from the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts for her leadership and commitment to building artistic opportunities in her home state. With experience that bridges the creative and business worlds, Clare is thrilled to bring her creativity, organization, and community-minded energy to Holly's Pilates Village.
Remember Your Pelvic Floor Health!
“We don't give it the time of day,” says pelvic floor physiotherapist Emma Brockwell. “If you look at any journal on the hip, groin, pelvis, the pelvic floor is missing. It's wild how this muscle group has been ignored.”
Those attitudes are starting to change. As Charlotte Harpur shares in the Oct. 17, 2025 issue of The Athletic, athletes have begun busting some of the myths about pelvic floor problems. Both male and female athletes are increasingly seeking pelvic floor treatment as well as changes in their training regimens to improve their stabilization and confidence.
“There is this common misconception that pelvic floor dysfunction only occurs if you've had a baby,” says Brockwell. “For sure, men experience urinary incontinence. Erectile dysfunction can be a consequence of the pelvic floor not working optimally."
The pelvic floor supports the bladder, uterus and bowel and helps with core stability. Athletes in high-impact sports such as soccer, football, and rugby are particularly vulnerable to pelvic floor issues, including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and hip and groin pain.
Practicing Pilates can be especially beneficial for pelvic floor health because the exercise system focuses on developing core muscle strength, better posture, and proper breathing. A 2020 study of women ages 45-70 that was approved by the Mayo Clinic Institutional Review Board found that Pilates pelvic floor exercises performed twice a week over 12 weeks led to significant improvements in urinary incontinence.
